2300 N Edgemont Street
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Asking Price: $3,795,000
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2092 SF | Lot Size: 12664 sf. | Built in 1960
Welcome to the The Steel House. A glass-walled mid-century modern masterpiece. Prepare to be seriously impressed by this unrivaled three bedroom home that sits perched on a knoll in the Los Feliz Hills on over a third of an acre directly below the Griffith Observatory.
The home was originally built as a response to the Case Study houses of the 1950s. After some extraneous additions and changes were made in the 1980s and 1990s, the property was purchased by Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine who planned to restore the house to how to how its former glory.
Over the past year or so the home has been thoroughly revived by Valentine under the guidance of noted architectural restoration expert Mark Haddawy.
The restoration peeled back drywall that had covered up steel beams that run throughout the inside of the home.
You may have asked yourself by now who why is the house known as The Steel House? Who was Steel? Well, the residence is known as the Steel House because of its steel construction and cantilevered wing.
A suspended fireplace serves as the focal point in the living room, which is bordered on two sides by floor-to-ceiling windows. And just take a moment to admire the steel beamed ceiling. Can you imagine covering those beautiful lines up with drywall. The interior also features newly revealed Terrazzo floors.
While the layout is open concept the large living area does provide distinct spaces. The dining “room” boasts garden views.
The designer kitchen has been totally overhauled. The stylish kitchen robin-egg colored custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, and in keeping with the house’s theme, stainless steel counters.
The entire home is bathed in natural light.
The master suite is downright dreamy. Walls of glass slide open to create lovely Southern California indoor/outdoor living. 
And what may become arguably your favorite room in the whole house, the exquisite master bath.
Two sinks, ample counter space, and this gorgeous built-in, sunken tub. There’s also a chic walk-in shower.
A sizable walk-in closet boasts more of that robin egg blue color shelving. And, yes, that’s a portrait of The Sandlot‘s Squints Palledorous. We’ll have to ask if we can include that in the deal.
The second bedroom has built-in bookshelves and lush garden views.
The third bedroom has both garden and poolside views. Both guest rooms lend quiet privacy to the home.
The outdoor spaces are just as majestic as the interiors. Outside, you’ll find intimate open air living and dining areas, a comma-shaped pool, and total privacy provided by the lush hillside setting.
In addition to the pool, the property has a dry sauna and a cold plunge tucked into the garden. There’s definitely a feeling of vacation and escape when you visit 2300 N Edgemont Street. As if you can leave all your troubles behind as soon as you enter.
After all, the home appears to be floating above the city.
Amazing city light views can be found through the dramatic walls of glass from nearly every room and outdoor terrace.
In short, The Steel House feels just like a mid-century modern oasis. While many of the homes in the Los Feliz hills were built before the turn of the mid-century, The Steel House is a rare and unique home example of the mid-century style in this hillside setting.
The single-story home simply epitomizes Southern California cool.
The sharp lines, overhanging eaves, walls of glass, beamed ceilings, the open floor plan, incredible views, and the luxe outdoor spaces all combine to create a singular, one-of-a-kind home that has all the trappings of a masterpiece. Let’s not miss it.
I’d love to show you 2300 N Edgemont in Los Feliz. Call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com.
Listing provided courtesy of Alexander Barad, Nourmand & Associates-HW and Louise Leach, DeasyPennerPodley.